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Sdralis E, Tzaferai A, Davakis S, Syllaios A, Kordzadeh A, Lorenzi B, Charalabopoulos A. Reinforcement of intrathoracic oesophago-gastric anastomosis with fibrin sealant (Tisseel®) in oesophagectomy for cancer: A prospective comparative study. Am J Surg 2019; 219:123-128. [PMID: 31235074 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2019] [Revised: 06/07/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Fibrin sealant (Tisseel) is a human protein and thrombin soluble fibrinogen that has been indicated for reinforcement of gastro-intestinal anastomoses to prevent leakage. The objective of this study is to examine the impact of fibrin sealant regarding anastomotic leak, following Ivor-Lewis procedure. METHODS This is a prospective comparative study on 2-stage oesophagectomy for cancer of the distal oesophagus or oesophagogastric junction. N = 57 individuals were randomly subjected; n = 22 patients to Tisseel in combination to surgical anastomosis versus n = 35 patients to surgical anastomosis alone. The test of probability was assessed through Chi-Square, independent samples paired T-Test and Log-Rank analysis. RESULTS Of the 57 cases included, 56 underwent hybrid and 1 open oesophagectomy. In the Tisseel group, n = 5(22.7%) developed anastomotic leak comparing to n = 3(8.6%) of the control group. No statistically significant difference in leak rate was shown between the two groups; the test of probability was rejected. CONCLUSIONS Our results are not supportive of Tisseel tissue sealing property on the intrathoracic oesophago-gastric anastomosis and fibrin sealant's use cannot be justified.
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- Elias Sdralis
- Regional Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Centre, Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, Chelmsford, Essex, UK
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- Regional Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Centre, Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, Chelmsford, Essex, UK
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- Regional Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Centre, Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, Chelmsford, Essex, UK; First Department of Surgery, Laiko General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
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- Regional Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Centre, Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, Chelmsford, Essex, UK; First Department of Surgery, Laiko General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Regional Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Centre, Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, Chelmsford, Essex, UK
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- Regional Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Centre, Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, Chelmsford, Essex, UK
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- Regional Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Centre, Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Broomfield Hospital, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, Chelmsford, Essex, UK; First Department of Surgery, Laiko General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Stephenson KA, Pandey S, Lubbe DE, Fagan JJ. Use of surgical sealant in the prevention of pharyngocutaneous fistula after total laryngectomy. Head Neck 2018; 40:2606-2611. [DOI: 10.1002/hed.25334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2017] [Revised: 01/13/2018] [Accepted: 04/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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- Division of OtorhinolaryngologyFrere Hospital East London South Africa
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of Cape Town Cape Town South Africa
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- Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of Cape Town Cape Town South Africa
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Plat VD, Bootsma BT, van der Wielen N, van der Peet DL, Daams F. Autologous Activated Fibrin Sealant for the Esophageal Anastomosis: A Feasibility Study. J Surg Res 2018; 234:49-53. [PMID: 30527497 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2018.08.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2018] [Revised: 06/06/2018] [Accepted: 08/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Esophageal cancer is surgically treated by means of an esophagectomy. However, esophagectomies are associated with high morbidity rates with dehiscence of the anastomosis occurring in 19% of these procedures in the Netherlands. Application of a fibrin sealant may improve mechanical strength of the anastomosis. The aim of this study was to determine the technical feasibility of the application of an autologous fibrin sealant by aerosolized spraying on esophageal anastomoses. METHODS This study was designed as a single-center feasibility study. Patients undergoing elective minimal invasive esophageal surgery with the creation of a thoracic or a cervical anastomosis were eligible. Fibrin sealant (Vivostat) was applied to the anastomosis intraoperatively. Feasibility was measured using a nine-item checklist, designed for intraoperative application. RESULTS In total, fifteen patients, between the ages of 43-79 y, were included in this study. One procedure scored eight out of nine points on the feasibility checklist, so application was considered as unsuccessful. The other fourteen procedures obtained a 100% score and were documented as successful procedures. Together, this led to a success rate of 93%. Grade III anastomotic leakage occurred in one of the fifteen patients (6.7%). CONCLUSIONS This study showed that application of fibrin sealant on esophageal anastomoses is technically feasible and safe. Future studies may investigate the possible protective effects of fibrin sealant application on the development of anastomotic leakage. NCT03251040.
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- Victor D Plat
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Plat VD, Bootsma BT, van der Wielen N, Straatman J, Schoonmade LJ, van der Peet DL, Daams F. The role of tissue adhesives in esophageal surgery, a systematic review of literature. Int J Surg 2017; 40:163-168. [PMID: 28285057 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2017.02.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2016] [Revised: 02/25/2017] [Accepted: 02/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anastomotic leakage following esophageal surgery is a major contributor to mortality. According to the national database leakage occurs in 20% of esophagectomies carried out in the Netherlands. Therefore anastomotic leakage has been the topic of many studies. However, studies discussing application of tissue adhesives for either prevention or management of anastomotic leakage are limited. This article systematically reviewed all available literature on the potential use of tissue adhesives in esophageal surgery. METHODS Medline, Embase and Cochrane were searched to identify studies that used tissue adhesives as anastomotic sealants to prevent esophageal anastomotic leakage or used tissue adhesives to treat esophageal anastomotic leakage. Two authors independently selected nineteen out of 3107 articles. RESULTS Eight articles, of which five were experimental and three clinical, discussed prevention of anastomotic leakage. Eleven articles, of which one was experimental and ten clinical, discussed treatment of anastomotic leakage. Most articles reported positive results, however overall quality was low due to a high degree of bias and lack of homogeneity. CONCLUSION This study shows mainly positive results for the use of tissue adhesives for the esophageal anastomosis both in prevention of leakage as treating anastomotic leakage. However, the quality of current literature is poor.
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- Victor Dirk Plat
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, VU University Medical Center Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, VU University Medical Center Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, VU University Medical Center Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, VU University Medical Center Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, VU University Medical Center Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Vakalopoulos KA, Wu Z, Kroese LF, Jeekel J, Kleinrensink GJ, Dodou D, Lam KH, Lange JF. Sutureless closure of colonic defects with tissue adhesives: an in vivo study in the rat. Am J Surg 2016; 213:151-158. [PMID: 27474497 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2016] [Revised: 04/21/2016] [Accepted: 05/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tissue adhesives (TAs) in gastrointestinal surgery are gradually gaining acceptance. Before implementation as colonic sealants, an evaluation of the sealing capability of a TA when in contact with fecal matter, as in a leaking anastomosis, is needed. In this study, we used clinically available TAs for the sutureless closure of colonic defects evaluating mechanical strength and tissue healing. METHODS A total of 160 rats were divided into 8 groups. Two .5-cm incisions were created, one in the proximal and another in the distal colon. Incisions were sealed with a TA: Histoacryl Flex, Bioglue, Dermabond, Tissucol, Duraseal Xact, gelatin-resorcinol-formaldehyde or Glubran 2. A control group was included in which the colonic defects were not sealed. Follow-up time was 3 or 10 days. Clinical complication rate, bursting pressure, and histopathologic analysis was included. RESULTS Leakage rates in the TA groups were highest for Duraseal Xact, Bioglue, and gelatin-resorcinol-formaldehyde at 3 and 10 days. The cyanoacrylates Glubran 2, Histoacryl Flex, and Omnex, and the fibrin glue Tissucol showed the lowest overall clinical complication rates while maintaining the highest bursting pressure at day 10. Histoacryl Flex exhibited significantly higher collagen formation at day 10 than the other TAs. CONCLUSIONS This experimental model evaluates the protective effect of a TA seal on a leaking colonic defect. We found large differences in leakage rates and inertness of the tested TAs. The cyanoacrylates Histoacryl Flex, Omnex, and Glubran 2 as well as the fibrin glue Tissucol demonstrated the lowest leakage rates and the most inert histopathologic profile while maintaining high mechanical strength.
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- Konstantinos A Vakalopoulos
- Department of Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Room Ee-173, Postbus 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Room Ee-173, Postbus 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Room Ee-173, Postbus 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neuroscience, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neuroscience, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Room Ee-173, Postbus 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Vakalopoulos KA, Wu Z, Kroese LF, van der Horst PH, Lam KH, Dodou D, Jeekel JJ, Lange JF. Clinical, mechanical, and immunohistopathological effects of tissue adhesives on the colon: An in-vivo study. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2016; 105:846-854. [PMID: 26804979 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2015] [Revised: 12/06/2015] [Accepted: 01/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tissue adhesives may be useful for sealing bowel anastomoses by preventing anastomotic leakage. Prior to clinical implementation, an in-depth analysis of the clinical and immunohistopathological effects of tissue adhesives on the target tissue and of the mechanical strength of the adhesive bond in an in vivo model is needed. MATERIALS AND METHODS In 84 rats, two bowel segments were glued using one of the following tissue adhesive: Bioglue, Gelatin-resorcinol-formaldehyde (GRF), Glubran 2, Histoacryl Flex, Omnex, Duraseal Xact, or Tissucol. Rats were followed for 7 or 28 days. Endpoints were clinical complication rate, mechanical strength, and immunohistopathological reactions. RESULTS Of the seven tissue adhesives, GRF and Bioglue showed the highest rates of bowel wall destruction and ileus and the most severe immunohistopathological tissue reactions at 7 and 28 days. Cyanoacrylates (Histoacryl Flex, Omnex, Glubran 2) showed high mechanical strength and mild immunohistopathological reactions at 7 and 28 days. Duraseal Xact and Tissucol were the most inert tissue adhesives, but exhibited low mechanical strength. At 28 days, mechanical strength was significantly correlated to CD8, CD68, and Ki67 cell counts. CONCLUSION Based on the clinical and immunohistopathological outcomes, GRF and Bioglue were found to be the least suitable tissue adhesives for colonic use. Duraseal Xact and Tissucol were inert but also showed low mechanical strength. Cyanoacrylates exhibited mild clinical and immunohistopathological effects while maintaining high strength, which makes them promising as colonic sealants. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater, 105B: 846-854, 2017.
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Eryılmaz A, Demirci B, Gunel C, Kacar Doger F, Yukselen O, Kurt Omurlu I, Basal Y, Agdas F, Basak S. Can tissue adhesives and platelet-rich plasma prevent pharyngocutaneous fistula formation? Auris Nasus Larynx 2015; 43:62-7. [PMID: 26229017 DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2015.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2014] [Revised: 05/05/2015] [Accepted: 06/22/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE One of the frequently encountered disorders of wound healing following laryngectomy is pharyngocutaneous fistula. However, although studies have been performed with the aim of prevention of pharyngocutaneous fistulae, there are very few studies with tissue adhesives and platelet-rich plasma. In this study, our aim was to investigate the histopathologic changes in wound healing caused by various tissue adhesives and platelet-rich plasma, together with their effects on prevention of pharyngocutaneous fistula. METHODS 40 male rats were randomly divided into five groups: control, platelet-rich plasma, fibrin tissue adhesive, protein-based albumin glutaraldehyde and synthetic tissue adhesive groups. The pharyngotomy procedure was performed and was sutured. Except the control group, tissue adhesives and platelet-rich plasma were applied. Then, the skin was sutured. On the seventh day, the rats were sacrificed. The skin was opened and pharyngotomy site was assessed in terms of fistulae. The pharyngeal suture line was evaluated histopathologically by using Ehrlich Hunt scale. RESULTS Inflammatory infiltration was found to be higher in "platelet-rich plasma" group than "fibrin tissue adhesive" and "synthetic tissue adhesive" groups. The fibroblastic activity of "platelet-rich plasma", "fibrin tissue adhesive" and "protein-based albumin glutaraldehyde" groups was higher than the control group. The positive changes created by platelet-rich plasma and fibrin tissue adhesive at the histopathologic level were found together with no detected fistula. Among the study groups, there was no statistical difference for pharyngeal fistula development. This result may be obtained by the small number of animal experiments. CONCLUSION These results shed light on the suggestion that platelet-rich plasma and fibrin tissue adhesive can be used in clinical studies to prevent pharyngocutaneous fistula.
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- Aylin Eryılmaz
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Adnan Menderes University School of Medicine, Aydın, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Adnan Menderes University School of Medicine, Aydın, Turkey
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Adnan Menderes University School of Medicine, Aydın, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pathology, Adnan Menderes University School of Medicine, Aydın, Turkey
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- Pathology Department, Aydin State Hospital, Aydın, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Adnan Menderes University School of Medicine, Aydın, Turkey
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Adnan Menderes University School of Medicine, Aydın, Turkey
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Adnan Menderes University School of Medicine, Aydın, Turkey
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Adnan Menderes University School of Medicine, Aydın, Turkey
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Nordentoft T, Pommergaard HC, Rosenberg J, Achiam MP. Fibrin glue does not improve healing of gastrointestinal anastomoses: a systematic review. Eur Surg Res 2014; 54:1-13. [PMID: 25247310 DOI: 10.1159/000366418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2014] [Accepted: 08/04/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Anastomotic leakage remains a frequent and serious complication in gastrointestinal surgery. In order to reduce its incidence, several clinical and experimental studies on anastomotic sealing have been performed. In a number of these studies, the sealing material has been fibrin glue (FG), and the results in individual studies have been varying. The positive effect of anastomotic sealing with FG might be due to the mechanical/physical properties, the increased healing of the anastomoses or both. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the existing evidence on the healing effects of FG on gastrointestinal anastomoses. METHODS PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane databases were searched for studies evaluating the healing process of gastrointestinal anastomoses after any kind of FG application. The search period was from 1953 to December 2013. RESULTS Twenty-eight studies were included in the qualitative synthesis. These studies were all experimental studies, since no human studies used histological or biochemical evaluation of healing. In 7 of the 28 studies, a positive effect of FG on healing was found, while 8 studies reported a negative effect and 11 studies found no effect. Furthermore, 2 studies reported unclear results. The difference in the study outcome was independent of the study design and the type of FG used. CONCLUSION In the available studies, FG did not consistently have a positive influence on the healing of gastrointestinal anastomoses. It is consequently plausible that the positive effect of FG sealing of gastrointestinal anastomoses, if there is any, may be due to a mechanical sealing effect rather than due to improved healing per se.
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- Tyge Nordentoft
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery 360, Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Blood loss has always been a sensitive issue in surgery. Traditional techniques, such as suturing and electrocautery, have drastically reduced operatory bleeding. Unfortunately, wound edges and point application devices are frequently characterized by bleeding and infections. Over the past 20 years, haemostatic agents and tissue sealants have been developed and now are currently used, along with classic suture in various surgical specialties. Their fluid nature allows management of blood loss along any point of the wound and tissue repair. This review presents an overview of the most diffused haemostatic sealants, focusing on their main use in surgery and their adverse effects.
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Vakalopoulos KA, Daams F, Wu Z, Timmermans L, Jeekel JJ, Kleinrensink GJ, van der Ham A, Lange JF. Tissue adhesives in gastrointestinal anastomosis: a systematic review. J Surg Res 2013; 180:290-300. [PMID: 23384970 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2012.12.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2012] [Revised: 11/24/2012] [Accepted: 12/20/2012] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anastomotic leakage in gastrointestinal (GI) surgery remains a major problem. Although numerous studies have been undertaken on the role of tissue adhesives as GI anastomotic sealants, no clear overview has been presented. This systematic review aims to provide a clear overview of recent experimental and clinical research on the sealing of different levels of GI anastomosis with tissue adhesives. METHODS We searched MEDLINE and Embase databases for clinical and experimental articles published after 2000. We included articles only if these addressed a tissue adhesive applied around a GI anastomosis to prevent anastomotic leakage or decrease leakage-related complications. We categorized results according to level of anastomosis, category of tissue adhesive, and level of evidence. RESULTS We included 48 studies: three on esophageal anastomosis, 13 on gastric anastomosis, four on pancreatic anastomosis, eight on small intestinal anastomosis, and 20 on colorectal anastomosis; 15 of the studies were on humans. CONCLUSIONS Research on ileal and gastric/bariatric anastomosis reveals promising results for fibrin glue sealing for specific clinical indications. Sealing of pancreatico-enteric anastomosis does not seem to be useful for high-risk patients; however, research in this field is limited. Ileal anastomotic sealing was promising in every included study, and calls for clinical evaluation. For colorectal anastomoses, sealing with fibrin glue sealing seems to have more positive results than with cyanoacrylate. Further research should concentrate on the clinical evaluation of promising experimental results as well as on new types of tissue adhesives. This research field would benefit from a systematic experimental approach with comparable methodology.
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Yurtçu M, Toy H, Arbag H, Cağlayan O. Surgical management with or without a nasogastric tube in esophageal repairs. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2012; 76:104-6. [PMID: 22075132 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2011.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2011] [Revised: 10/12/2011] [Accepted: 10/13/2011] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to compare surgical management with or without a nasogastric tube (NGT) to prevent anastomotic stricture that occurred following esophageal repairs (ERs). METHODS Twelve New Zealand rabbits were divided equally into 2m: with a NGT (experimental group) and without a NGT (control group). A 1-cm-length of the cervical esophagus was resected through a cervical incision and then anastomosis was performed using the NGT and keeping it in place for 6 days in the experimental group. The same procedures were performed in the control group. Both groups were fed parenterally for 6 days and orally after esophagography on postoperative day 7 as long as there was no esophageal leakage. The rabbits were sacrificed to evaluate diameter of the esophageal lumen (DOTEL), bursting pressure (BP), tissue hydroxyproline (HP) and wound healing scores (WHSs) in the anastomosis lines 8 weeks later. RESULTS In the experimental group, DOTEL, BP, and HP were significantly lower than they were in the control group. WHSs in the experimental group were not higher than they were in the control group. CONCLUSIONS Surgical management without a NGT is more effective than management with a NGT in ERs as shown by increased DOTEL, BP, and HP levels.
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- Müslim Yurtçu
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Meram Medical School of Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey.
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